Clinical Observation of Endoscopic Gastrointestinal Polypectomies.
- Author:
Seung Cheol SHIM
;
Seok Jin YOON
;
Joon Soo HAHM
;
Jong Chul RHEE
;
Min Ho LEE
;
Choon Suhk KEE
;
Kyung Nam PARK
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Gastrointestinal polyp;
Endoscopic polypectomy
- MeSH:
Endoscopy;
Humans;
Pathology;
Polyps
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1993;13(2):381-388
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Advances in fiberoptic endoscopy have improved diagnostic capabilities and management in piatients with gastrointestinal polyps. The gastrointestinal polyp is a premalignant lesion in varying degrees, according to size, pathology, and location. Endoscopic polypectomy has long been considered as a safe and effective method for removal of polyps. Sixty endoscopic gastrointestinal polypectomies were done in 53 patients who visited Hanyang University Hospital from 1984 to l990, and the clinical characteristics including histopathalogy were evaluated. (continue...)
